Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991

Updated definitions to include 'specialized communications technology' such as mobile devices, tablets, and applications, expanding beyond traditional TDD devices.

Modified eligibility requirements for specialized communications technology to allow access at income levels between 2-3 times the federal poverty level, with exceptions for low-value items.

Adjusted surcharge limits from 15 cents to 25 cents per line per month for funding the telecommunications access system.

Added requirements for the administrator to assume responsibility for distributing specialized communications technologies in addition to traditional devices.

Corrected formatting inconsistencies and updated committee composition requirements to reflect current organizational names and representative counts.

Updated definitions to clarify terms like 'dual sensory impaired' and 'specialized communications technology' to include mobile devices, tablets, and software applications.

Modified eligibility requirements for specialized communications technology to be based on income qualifications (2-3 times federal poverty level) or participation in state/federal programs, with exceptions for minimal value items.

Revised the administrator's duties to explicitly include responsibility for distributing specialized communications technologies, not just traditional telecommunications devices.

Updated the advisory committee composition requirements to ensure representation from persons with hearing loss, speech impairment, deafblindness, and elderly telecommunications company representatives.

Changed the effective date from the original filing date to July 1, 2025.